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Stellantis CEO: Speeding Up EV Transition Is “Beyond The Limits” Of What Auto Industry Can Sustain

CleanTechnica EVs

By Johnna Crider and Zachary Shahan In an interview at the Reuters Next conference, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said that the costs of speeding up the transition to EVs are “beyond the limits” of what the auto industry can sustain.

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

Green Car Congress

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. A good rule of thumb is that a 10% reduction in curb weight will reduce fuel consumption by about 6.5%.

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Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell limousine service comes to Narita Airport

Green Car Congress

HySUT today has 18 companies/associations (including auto industry) carrying on the phase 1 (FY2009-2010) and the phase 2 (FY2011-2015) studies under the name of HySUT. HySUT was founded in July 2009 with the aim of establishing hydrogen supply infrastructure and to improve hydrogen business environment.

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Stellantis, LGES enforcing ‘contingency plans’ for EV battery plant in Ontario

Baua Electric

billion from LGES and undercover contributions from federal and provincial governments, as the biggest ever within the Canadian auto sector. A spokesperson for Champagne stated on Friday that the “auto industry is crucial to the Canadian economy and to the hundreds of thousands of Canadian workers.”

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ALABC and CPT to introduce 48V LC Super Hybrid demonstrator at Vienna Motor Symposium

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liter VW Passat, will make its global debut at the 34 th annual powertrain conference. We expect to gain an additional 4-8 percent fuel economy improvement over the 1,450 kg kerb weight, 12-volt LC SuperHybrid, which already achieves 50 mpg imperial (42 mpg US and 5.6 Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L ALTe is staffed by traditional auto industry and Tesla Motors alumni averaging more than 24 years of experience at major auto OEMs and suppliers in the US, Japan and Korea, Thomas said.

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Stellantis stops building of Canada EV battery module plant over federal price range

Baua Electric

‘WE CONTINUE TO NEGOTIATE’ A spokesperson for Champagne stated Friday the “auto industry is crucial to the Canadian economy and to the hundreds of thousands of Canadian workers.” ” “We proceed to barter in excellent religion with our companions.

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